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“What matters in life is not the starting point but the journey, walking and sowing, in the end you will have what to reap.” Cora Coralina​

   

 

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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   The Cora Coralina Trail is a long-distance trail, approximately 300 km long, connecting Corumbá de Goiás to the city of Goiás. Most of the trail is along dirt roads and trails through the cerrado (savannah). The trail highlights Goiás' culture, especially its gastronomy and beautiful landscapes, but also its history, heritage, and the hospitality of the Goiás people. The trail connects three Conservation Units in Goiás: Serra dos Pirineus State Park, Serra de Jaraguá State Park, and Serra Dourada State Park. The Cora Coralina Trail is an incredible immersive experience in Goiás' culture and cerrado.

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Summary:

Trip Category: Cycling Tour

Difficulty Level: Moderate-Strong (Tour Guide throughout the tour)

Physical Exertion Intensity (1 to 5): 3

• Region: Central West Goiás

• Climate: Average temperatures:

• 24° to 35°, rainy season (October to March)
  14° to 38°, dry season (April to October)

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  Terrain conditions:

• Asphalt route: 10%

• Dirt roads: 50%

• Trails through forests and mountains: 40%

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NOTE: Trails through forests and mountains may contain obstacles and irregular steps of varying size, height, and inclination. The route may be without trail traces and may also involve uneven terrain. You may also cross rocky areas or rocky outcrops (stone slabs). You may encounter loose rocks, unstable quarries, highly exposed roots, sandbanks or major erosion, river crossings, and other situations. But don't worry! Tour guides will be present to assist you safely in these areas.​

• Vegetation - Eleven main vegetation types are described for the Cerrado, classified into the following formations:

•        Forest: (Riparian Forest, Gallery Forest, Dry Forest, and Cerrado),

•        Savanna: (Cerrado in the strict sense, Cerrado Park, Palm Grove, and Vereda),

•        And Grassland: (Campo Sujo, Campo Limpo, and Campo Rupestre).

• Also considering the subtypes in this system, 25 vegetation types are recognized.

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• Maximum altitude: 1,372 m
  Maximum elevation gain: 1,343 m
  Distance traveled: 300 km ​

• How to get to the start of the Cora Coralina Trail?

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          Flights to Brasília or Goiânia (Contact us to schedule your flight)

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  Start: Corumbá de Goiás
  End: Goiás City
  (Contact us about transfer options)

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  Duration: 7 days and 6 nights on the trail. 5 days of cycling.

• Cities: Corumbá de Goiás; Cocalzinho de Goiás; Pirenópolis; São Francisco de Goiás; Jaraguá; Itaguari; Itaberaí; and Goiás City.

• Districts: Caxambú, Radiolândia, Vila Aparecida, Alvelândia, Palestina, São Benedito, and Calcilândia

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   O que está incluso no roteiro:

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   Hospedagens, refeições, carro de apoio, seguro contra acidente durante todo percurso, camiseta oficial do passeio, guia, serviços personalizados, brindes e experiências inesquecíveis.

 

What's NOT included:
 Transportation to the expedition starting point, transportation after the expedition ends, bicycle, bicycle safety equipment, bicycle parts, bicycle insurance, meals outside the itinerary, single or double room (please let us know if necessary).

    WHAT TO BRING:

 For the ride: helmet, goggles, bike gloves, bike light, spare inner tube, bibs, UV-protective jersey, cycling socks, spare hook, chain power link, spare brake pads, chain oil.

  For the remainder of the trip: swimsuit, towel, 1 pair of sneakers, sandals, lightweight clothing, nighttime warmer, sunscreen, insect repellent, and individual medications.

    Note: Luggage allowance is a maximum of one medium-sized suitcase and one backpack per person to facilitate expedition logistics.
    The agency is not responsible for personal belongings left behind at attractions, lodging points, meals, or in the support vehicle.

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CONSULT THE AGENCY BY PHONE OR EMAIL FOR PRICES

Payment methods:

Cash: bank transfer or Pix.

Installments: Up to 3 installments by card.

EXCLUSIVE RATES FOR AGENCIES AND OPERATORS:

Inquiries by phone: 62 9 9612-8435 or email: turismogoyazes@gmail.com

NOTES

- Accommodation and food options may vary depending on the availability of the service providers.

Contact: (62) 9 9612 8435

 

Sincerely,

Jhonatan Soares Campos

Goyazes Turismo - Cadastur No. 33.729.308/0001-21

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If you'd like to learn more about the history and origins of the Cora Trail, see the text below:

 In 1682, the bandeirante Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva (Anhanguera), accompanied by his 12-year-old son of the same name, made his first foray into the Goyazes backlands in search of gold. After many kilometers, they camped in a region where the Indians wore gold ornaments. Bartolomeu Bueno asked the Indians where they had found the precious metal. The Indians refused to answer. The bandeirante then poured liquor into a cuíca (a type of water jug) and set it on fire, saying they would do the same to their rivers if they didn't show them where the gold was. Frightened by this, the Indians began calling him Anhanguera, meaning Old Devil, and took him to the foot of a large mountain range. Bartolomeu Bueno collected a large quantity of gold from the riverbed and returned to São Paulo. He died in 1700, taking with him the secret of his discovery.

  Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva Filho remained silent until 1720, when he offered to rediscover the mines he had visited as a child to King John V. He set out in 1722 and only in 1725 did he encounter a tribe where indigenous people told the story of the Old Devil, who possessed the power to set the waters ablaze. Bartolomeu introduced himself as the son of Anhanguera. The indigenous people, feeling the same fear, took him to the same river he had visited as a child. After returning to São Paulo, Bartolomeu Filho returned to Goiás in 1726 with a new expedition to begin exploring the mines, with the first prospecting in the Rio Vermelho region.
    These trails opened by the bandeirantes would be used by many other explorers. August de Saint-Hilaire, a famous French botanist and naturalist, visited the backlands of Goiás around 1819 and wrote the book "Journey to the Province of Goiás," describing in detail the entire route he traveled. Besides identifying and cataloging plants, he also narrates the customs of the time. Another explorer was Raimundo José da Cunha Matos, governor of arms of Goiás between 1823 and 1826. This position, created in 1821 by the Cortes of Lisbon, separated the civil and military powers of the provinces. The governor of arms was responsible for ensuring order and maintaining discipline.
  Even today, these trails are traveled by explorers, for a variety of reasons, including learning about these stories, admiring the landscapes, and overcoming challenges. In addition to walking, as was done in the past, explorers now use bicycles to overcome difficulties and move along the trail. The Cora Coralina Trail was created based on the accounts of these ancient travelers, who detailed the places they passed through.
    Through extensive research and dedication, it was possible to identify the route closest to the route used by these ancient explorers. Throughout the trail, verses by the poet who inspired the trail's name, Cora Coralina, offer us not only the beauty of the verses, but also lessons of life and resilience. Along the way, one can see the richness of the Cerrado biome, its fauna and flora, and often see preserved material heritage. Churches, museums, monuments, farms, rivers, mountains and much of what was seen and built during Brazil's colonial period remain along the way, thrilling those who venture to discover the Colonial Roads of Goiás and the Cora Coralina Trail.